After leaving Nelson, I headed over to New Zealand’s West Coast. I was tired of cities and towns and people and seeing the same things everywhere I went. After spending a day in Abel Tasman National Park, I just wanted to continue my time outdoors. I wanted to see more of the landscapes I had… Continue reading Te Ananui Cave: A Glowworm Cave Tour in New Zealand
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Hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Anchorage
I woke up in a dark hostel dorm well before sunrise. It was just before 6 am on a winter’s morning in Nelson, New Zealand. I snuck out of the room to change into my hiking clothes, careful not to wake any of my roommates. I grabbed my daypack and my hiking boots, and I… Continue reading Hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track: Bark Bay to Anchorage
The Centre of New Zealand
When I arrived in Nelson, I had no idea what to do there. I crossed over to the South Island of New Zealand much sooner than I planned (July instead of September). I got off the Interislander ferry in Picton, and I only stayed there one night so I could meet up for a potential… Continue reading The Centre of New Zealand